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A16 DSA

2014 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,071 mi
Last recorded67,071 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz S-class59,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 DSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 67,071 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 60,436 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 60,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2023 53,237 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 47,328 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 40,567 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 36,048 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 36,047 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 31,119 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 31,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 27,367 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 27,367 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 20,766 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?

Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
6,086
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
62,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,895
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,706
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,811
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A16 DSA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 59,431 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 DSA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A16 DSA registered?

A16 DSA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 13 August 2014.

Is A16 DSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 DSA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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